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Great review: I did not read any of it. I did see the 8, and that was all I needed. I loved Attack of the Friday Monsters, and I don't want any spoilers.

I will read the review after I play it though.

I just returned from a week of tent camping in the mountains, with lots of hikes. So...going back to BotW to simply enjoy the scenery and watch Link climb better than I can. I want to go back to Lonely Mountains Downhill, another game that captures the outdoors so well. And, finally getting to the end of DKTF, this last world is hard!

Happy gaming everyone!

Great article: I love Townscaper. I still play it on occasion since it is such a chill, imaginative, pretty "game".

@blindsquarel I understand what you are saying, but I do think it counts as sandbox. I recently began playing it again just for "fun". My first reason to go back was to find more Koroks, but then I had fun fighting, trying to find something without a map, finding a high place to fly from, etc etc. Like others in this article, it is fun just to roam around.

@thecricket Good point. Usually the most stressful thing about a farm life sim is missing a seasonal item and then having to wait a year. This Quietus is a big unknown. And I wonder how “long” the seasons last in real time.

I am pretty certain that I said this four years ago on this website, and I will say it again:

It is a great time to be a Nintendo fan.

@Rkulaski Yes! I just got to world 6. Honestly I started out playing Funky, because I heard about the difficulty. But that was too easy, so I went back to start with DK. It is hard, but so satisfying when I clear a level. The visuals, the creative design of the platforming, the music all make it great. I understand why it’s one of your favorites!

Arg! I am finishing up with Tropical Freeze, which was my previous back log game. Although I am not a fan of first person, this game looks so good.

I love backlog club, I am glad other people share my problems in life…..

Shin chan! I loved Attack of the Friday Monsters! This game looks like it’s got the same vibe. Please tell me there are people here who played and loved Attack of the Friday Monsters?!

@Ryan_Again what you said I don’t remember reading in the review: could I play this game without playing another Xenoblade? I have the first two on my wish list, but lack of time stopped me from getting them.

@Ninfan Well, I did get it on sale a little while ago. I forget if it was 10 or 20% off. Discounted, it is definitely worth it. That said, I paid full price for Kirby Forgotten World, and Tropical Freeze so far has a similar fun factor as Kirby, but different levels of intensity. I am loving Tropical Freeze, and as someone who loves platformers, but rarely plays hard platformers, I like this because it is hard to get through a level, harder to get collectables. So I like that I can manage the difficulty. And most of the levels I played are gorgeous and very well designed. I now see why it received such great reviews. So that's my opinion, obviously you can check reviews and videos. I hope that is helpful!

@MachinHead Are you kidding me? I am getting through it okay, though it's hard and I am having a blast. Some of those collectables are way too hard for me. Good job with your 100%!

I am still progressing through Tropical Freeze. The game is tough but so good! I have given Fall Guys several tries, but I don’t think the game is for me. It is fun but ultimately too random an experience.

Happy gaming everyone!

Yes, these are so beautiful. Great art work!

@malamiteltd Good point, I forgot about that.

But that's okay, Picross 3D is one of the very few games that I replay. As long as my 3ds continues to work, that is . . .

This looks good! I am a little burned out with picross, I haven’t got the past few games. I prefer Travel Mosaics: in my opinion a better nonagram game. That said, this looks so different that I would buy it.

And where is Picross 3D?

So far I liked the few sessions that I have played. I completely understand the draw of this game. As someone who loves platforming, I like the concept. But time will tell if the game play is enough to bring me back again and again.

What a great game! Though it was short, it was pure fun. And the mouthful modes took it to a new level—like gliding.

@Yodalovesu Thanks for that info, I didn’t realize the sequel was less expensive!

I put this on my wish list, but if it’s anything like the first Redout, it won’t go on sale for much of a discount. I don’t like to say that, I want to support people making games, but I only have so much time and money.

When you spend on average an hour or more each day playing your switch for more than five years, it becomes a part of you. It fosters creativity: Mario Maker, ACNH, competition: Rocket League, community: BOTW (oddly a single player game was the biggest conversation with my coworkers)

I am so happy to own a switch!

I did not get this at launch because of the reviews about technical issues. Well, I think I will put this on my wish list. It does look absolutely stunning.

I did look at it and at first glance, I thought, don’t I already have this on my wish list?

I really like the wording of the statement from Dinosaur club.

Tropical Freeze. What a game! I am glad that the recent sale made me buy it. I now understand the accolades for that game.

After playing about 20 hours of Hot Wheels Unleashed, I have gone back to other racing games. Which is best? Grid, Need for Speed, Paradise City, Rush Rally 3? I guess I like them all in different ways.

Happy gaming everyone!

@CharlieGirl thank you! with that information I will wait for a more than 50% sale.

@CharlieGirl how was the first game? Its been on my wish list forever, but I think the price is too high. I may get it on sale but already have Fast RMX and other racing games I like. Is Redout worth it--on sale?

Arg, I was looking forward to this: but the issues in the article would drive me up a wall. Thanks for the review!

As a musician with a small home studio: I would absolutely love this. But, from a practical business viewpoint, I cannot envision enough switch users buying this hardware.

Taking advantage of the sale, I am finally playing Tropical Freeze, what a great game! And I am playing it while finishing Hoa, what a contrast.

Happy gaming everyone!

Many of these games gave me hours and hours of enjoyment. Captain toad, Gardens Between and Lumines etc. One I would add is the Quell games. They are nice to look at, peaceful, with a gradual learning curve.

@SteamEngenius I was just thinking the same thing. And a different story could be told of the crazy ways preinternet that we solved puzzles and beat bosses.

Oh, brothers! I didn’t like the game. It was alright, my daughter and I played to the end. The video documentary at the end was interesting. But overall I just couldn’t get into the story of the game. And the ending: talk about sad. Okay, now I want to throw a controller…..

Okay, I’ve played Everspace and Starlink, enjoyed both of them. But I am surprised by the inclusion of Inner Space. I remember wanting this game but passing it because of the Nintendo life review:6/10. Rereading the review, I have to wonder why it is included in this list?

@UsurperKing thank you! I figured as much, but the amount of time they work on this is incredible. But I guess it’s all relative: some people think the hour or more I play every day is a lot.

Okay forgive my ignorance; how do these people support themselves? I respect the dedication and skills, but where do they find the time? Is there money to made in doing this? And do they play other games?

Great article!

I recently finished Arise: a simple story. Great game where the protagonist is older. I love the controls of the character. He does not move fast and when he falls down, it takes him a moment to get up.

Great article, let’s go, older gamers!

Picked up Hoa on sale: good little platformer that is not intense, but is beautiful.

Happy gaming everyone!

@eagletal88 likewise, I am returning to 3ds: It is perfect for breaks at work.

I finished Arise: a simple story. What a great game. Definitely in my top 10. What beautiful artistic platforming, and what a great story.

Happy gaming everyone!

“Arise: a simple story” is a great puzzle platformer: beautiful, good story, decent mechanics. Still progressing through Hot Wheels unleashed, some of those tracks are pretty intense. Going backward I played Trials Rising, it is so fun and there are tracks I missed in my first play through.

Happy gaming everyone!

@nukatha I was just playing that game a couple days ago. I picked up my 3ds to play at work and it was the first game I went to. It is a truly great puzzle game and I don’t know why there is not a sequel.

Good news! I liked the first one, definitely buying the second one.

Yes, thanks for the review. I saw this and the only thing I didn’t like was the price, honestly. I will wait for a price drop.

Picked up Arise on sale: it is beautiful and fun. Progressing through the map on Hot Wheels: Unleashed. There is some very fun tracks in that game. And Rocket League, I am almost to level 70 of this season.

Happy gaming everyone!

@zaka Yes, I would love to play it for the first time! A few months back I tried to replay it, but just couldn't. A co worker of mine is actually playing it for the first time right now. He just got a switch and is amazed by the game. I can't imagine . . .

I recently purchased the Splatune 2 soundtrack from Japan. It took about 3 weeks and I can’t read most of the information. But that’s okay because it is great!

Just yesterday at work I listened to about an hour of K.K. Slider.

I would be very happy if their music was more available but I doubt they will change course.

Yes, after 2 years and well over 600 hours, I am finally done. It has been a very good time on my island. I have visited to look, but that great game play loop is no longer captivating me. I am now starting to think about the next animal crossing.

Long live Animal Crossing!

@Nepo agreed: when I got to the end, I couldn’t believe the truth about the boy. It took a few minutes to sink in. ( I hope that’s not a spoiler!)

@invictus4000 thank you for mentioning Gris. I haven’t played it since it launched. I just went back, played a few levels and was amazed, again. What a beautiful experience that speaks so much without words.

I love it! I just purchased Splattune 2 from Japan, and it is so good! A big part of the this game for me is the music.